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Renault Turbo RS01

Renault Turbo RS01

Years Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 (Item Year pages)
Item released for 5 years.

Car: Renault Turbo RS01
Number: 15
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Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: F1GP

Car Category Details: Formula One Grand Prix.
Base Colour: Yellow

Colour Details: Various shades of yellow.
All Colours: Yellow, Black
Logo & Box Style:

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

1979 1980

1981 1982 1983

Make: Renault

Logo: Renault Logo
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Make Details: Renault, founded in 1899, has produces a large range of motor vehicles for over 100 years.
Make Country: France
Model: RS01

Model Details: The first Formula 1 car powered by a turbo engine.
Model Production Years: 1977 - 1979

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Car Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	ITEM
1979	C.134	Renault Turbo RS01
1980	C.134	Renault Turbo RS01
1981	C.134	Renault Turbo RS01
1982	C.134	Renault Turbo RS01
1983	C.134	Renault Turbo RS01

Sets Included In (2)

YEARS	SET
1981 1982 1983	Formula 1 Set
1980	Scalextric 400 Set

All Colours (2)

COLOUR	DETAILS	IMAGE
Yellow	Various shades of yellow.
Black	The most elegant of all colours.

Item Year Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1979	The recent entry of a Renault team into Formula One motor racing has been welcomed by all areas of the sport. Renault won the first ever Grand Prix in 1906. The Renault is unique in Formula One racing in that it is the only car to be powered by a turbo-charged 1,500 c.c. engine which gives the car the advantage of lower fuel consumption. Totally different driving skills are needed in the turbo driven car and Renault will be strong contenders for the 1979 World Championship. The Renault RS 01 is a new addition to the Scalextric range for 1979.
1980	The Renault team have been making considerable progress over the last two seasons with their unique 1500cc turbo-charged engines. Totally different driving skills are needed when handling a turbo-charged car which has the distinct advantage of lower fuel consumption. With a magnificent victory in the 1979 French Grand Prix the turbo-charged engine has ensured a place for itself in the 1980 season. The Renault RS01 a recent addition to the Scalextric range gives a fine account of itself in any race.
1981	Powered by the 1500cc turbo-charged Renault V6 engine.
1982	The Renault team have scored two fine victories on their home ground with the 1500cc turbo charged cars. The French Grand Prix at Dijon in 1979 and 1981 were both won by Renault providing the home crowds with an extra boost. The Renault team have been firmly committed to the turbo charged engine since the late 70’s. A great deal has been learned and constant improvements are being made to their designs and the 1500cc Renault engine produces incredible torque. The cars perform best on circuits where they have to brake hard and accelerate fast away from comers thus utilising the full power available from the turbo charged engines. The Scalextric model is a fine representation of the RS-01.

Service Sheets (2)

SHEET NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
102C	C.126 Lotus 77, C.131 March Ford 711, C.134 Elf Renault Turbo RS-01, C.135 Elf Tyrrell 008, C.136 Ferrari 312 T3, C.137 Ligier JS11, C.138 Saudia Leyland Williams FW07B	February 1981
102C (Back)	C.126 Lotus 77, C.131 March Ford 711, C.134 Elf Renault Turbo RS-01, C.135 Elf Tyrrell 008, C.136 Ferrari 312 T3, C.137 Ligier JS11, C.138 Saudia Leyland Williams FW07B - Back	February 1981